Used by Swiss Post, this Symbology
is the basis for combining the flow of goods and information. It identifies
each parcel and serves as a means of verifying mailing and delivery and
checking the service offering. All parcels must have a unique barcode. The
barcode is the requirement for automated processing.
The barcode serves as a means of identifying the item.
The structure of the Swiss Post Parcel barcode is 18 numeric
digits:
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2 digits for Swiss Post reference
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8 digits for Franking license number
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8 digits for Item number
Sample of a Swiss PostParcel Barcode
Note: Please refer to the Class
Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods
stated in this document.
In order to get a Swiss PostParcel barcode image, please
follow these steps:
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Set the Symbology property to SwissPostParcel
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Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
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Set the BarWidth property to a value ranging from 0.015 to 0.020
(Values are expressed in Inches)
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Set the BarHeight property to a value ranging from 0.79 to 0.91
(Values are expressed in Inches)
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Set the QuietZoneWidth
property (Value is expressed in Inches)
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Set the TopMargin and BottomMargin properties (Values are
expressed in Inches)
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Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 18 digits
only
Note: Please refer to the Class
Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods
stated in this document.
In order to get a Swiss PostParcel barcode image, please
follow these steps:
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Set the Symbology property to SwissPostParcel
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Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
All values for barcode dimensions are expressed
in INCHES by default. However, Barcode Professional supports other unit
of measurement such as Millimeter, Centimeter, and Mils.
For modifying the unit of measurement for barcoding, please set up the BarcodeUnit
property as needed.
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Set the BarWidth property to a value ranging from 0.015 to 0.020
(Values are expressed in Inches)
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Set the BarHeight property to a value ranging from 0.79 to 0.91
(Values are expressed in Inches)
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Set the QuietZone property (Value is expressed in Inches)
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Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 18 digits
only